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1. www.britishmuseum.org › collection › objectobelisk | British Museum

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   Another cast of the complete Black Obelisk was formerly exhibited in one of the Assyrian Halls of the Iraq Museum (illustrated by F. Basmachi: 'Treasures of the Iraq Museum', Baghdad 1975, pp. 241, 403, no. 148).

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Black_Obelisk_ofBlack Obelisk of Shalmaneser III - Wikipedia

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   The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III is a black limestone Neo-Assyrian sculpture with many scenes in bas-relief and inscriptions. It comes from Nimrud (ancient Kalhu), in northern Iraq, and commemorates the deeds of King Shalmaneser III (reigned 858–824 BC).

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Black_ObeliskThe Black Obelisk - Wikipedia

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   The Black Obelisk (German: Der schwarze Obelisk) is a novel written in 1956 by the German author Erich Maria Remarque. This novel paints a portrait of Germany in the early 1920s, a period marked by hyperinflation and rising nationalism .

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5. oracc.museum.upenn.edu › nimrud › livesofobjectsRediscovery and modern reception of the Black Obelisk

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   Dec 18, 2019 · A cast of the complete Black Obelisk was formerly exhibited in one of the Assyrian Halls of the Iraq Museum TT in Baghdad . Another cast appeared in the Hollywood re-imagining of king Priam's palace in Wolfgang Pedersen's 2004 film, Troy .

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7. www.learningsites.com › CPalace_Black-ObeliskBlack Obelisk - Learning Sites

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   The Black Obelisk is Neo-Assyrian, dating to the reign of Shalmaneser III (c.858-824 BCE). It is made of black limestone, is roughly 2m tall, and has scenes and inscriptions carved onto all four faces. The Obelisk is presently in the British Museum, London (inventory number WAA 118885).

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   Jul 14, 2016 · The obelisk became historically important because it depicts and documents Jehu of the House of Omri (king of Israel ), and therefore, a biblical figure. Jehu (son of Omri), king of Israel, bows and prostrates before Shalmaneser III. The Assyrian king is accompanied by four attendants.

9. oracc.museum.upenn.edu › blackobelisk › indexThe Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III - Open Richly Annotated ...

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   Dec 18, 2019 · The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III is a stone monument that celebrates thirty-one successful years of military campaigns by king Shalmaneser III and his chief minister, Dayyan-Aššur. It was erected in 825 BC in a courtyard of a central building in Kalhu.

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    What is the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III?

    • The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III is a stone monument that celebrates thirty-one successful years of military campaigns by king Shalmaneser III and his chief minister, Dayyan-Aššur. It was erected in 825 BC in a courtyard of a central building in Kalhu.

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    Where was the Black Obelisk exhibited?

    • A cast of the complete Black Obelisk was formerly exhibited in one of the Assyrian Halls of the Iraq Museum TT in Baghdad ( 16). Another cast appeared in the Hollywood re-imagining of king Priam's palace in Wolfgang Pedersen's 2004 film, Troy.

    Rediscovery and modern reception of the Black Obelisk

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    When was the Black Obelisk written?

    • The Black Obelisk ( German: Der schwarze Obelisk) is a novel written in 1956 by the German author Erich Maria Remarque. This novel paints a portrait of Germany in the early 1920s, a period marked by hyperinflation and rising nationalism . Ludwig, the protagonist, is in his mid twenties; just like most of his friends, he is a World War I veteran.

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    What is a black obelisk?

    • The Black Obelisk ( Image 1) is a monument (or stela TT ) carved from black limestone, which stands just under two metres high. It has four sides, each 45 cm wide. The top is stepped as though shaped like a ziggurat TT with four sloping stages. The significance of this shape is unknown, but it does seem to be standard for Assyrian obelisks TT .

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    Is flash photography allowed in the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III?

    • Remember, no “flash” photography is allowed. The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III at Room 6 of the Ground Floor of the British Museum, London. We can see side A (right, beginning of the scenes) and side D (left, end of the scenes).

    The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III at the British Museum

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    What is the link between the Black Obelisk and the Bible?

    • The link between the Black Obelisk and the Bible quickly became the main focus of scholarly and public interest. Jehu's image on the Obelisk (as shown in Image 4) is the earliest depiction of an Israelite. Jehu was not actually the son of Omri (Rawlinson's "Hubiri"), the founder of the Israelite PGP royal house.

    Rediscovery and modern reception of the Black Obelisk

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